Chapter 247 The Mayor of Los Angeles Arrives
“Oh Maika, they are really from the Camorra family!”
“It is said that the reason why the lawless elements in Los Angeles are so restless is because they have been influenced by With the instigation of the Camorra family, Director David will definitely take action on them this time!”
“This family appears to be our upper-class family in Los Angeles, but it is said that they are engaged in many illegal activities behind the scenes. Look, The rumors may be true.”
“……”
Over the years, the Camorra family has made donations, donated buildings, and attended various events held by the mayor and congressmen in Los Angeles. The image of the upper-class family has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
After seeing that the Western Suburbs Bureau was really trying to arrest this family this time, it immediately aroused heated discussion among the Los Angeles citizens who were watching.
At the door of the cabin, looking at the media reporters who were taking pictures of them, the Camorra family and others all had gloomy expressions.
Because they know that after today, their family's image in the upper class society of Los Angeles will probably collapse.
But Nissen and others didn't care what they were thinking. They led the inspectors from the western suburbs branch and walked up with shackles in hand, as if they were arresting.
But this also aroused Bowison's dissatisfaction. He said to David who was not far away: "Director David, our family is just returning to our hometown for a vacation. It's okay for you to send fighter planes to intercept us. Now we still have to do it." What do you mean by arresting us? "
"Mr. Bowison, you and your Camorra family are now suspected of tax evasion, so I'm sorry, you are temporarily restricted from leaving the country. In addition, you need to Come back with us."
"Director David, our family is running a legal business, and every tax payment is handled by a dedicated team. There can be no suspicion of tax evasion."
"Whether he is involved or not, you will find out if you come back with us."
After saying this, David immediately gave Nissen a wink. Nissen also understood it and immediately led the inspector to the cabin. Upward thrust.
Seeing this scene, many people in Bowison and the Camorra family suddenly felt a thump in their hearts.
Because they remembered one thing, this time they were too panicked, so their family brought a lot of funds on the plane that had not had time to be laundered. What’s more terrible is that some members of the family were incompetent. The guys may have carried some contraband. If they were caught on the spot, they would have eight mouths to tell.
Thinking of this, Po Wilson quickly stopped and said: "Stop, what are you doing?"
How could Nissen and others listen to his scolding, and still led the team to board the plane in their own way? He walked up the ladder, while Bao Weixun and others wanted to rush over to stop him, but in the end they couldn't resist the inspectors from the Western Suburbs Bureau and were pushed aside.
Not long after, Nissen walked out of the cabin. He first glanced at the livid Camorra family with a smile, and then reported to David Hui: "Director, we found something. .”
"What is it?"
"Take it out."
After Nissen finished speaking, the inspectors inside the airport took out the boxes one by one. After opening them, they saw a pile of Stacks of US dollars.
Some other boxes also contained some bulk white flour, ecstasy, methamphetamine and other contraband.
David squatted down and even looked through it casually, then raised his head and looked at Rickel and asked: "Mr. Rickel, there is so much cash here, is there any record of its source?"
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Of course he could see that this batch of cash must not have been cleaned, otherwise the Camorra family's face would not be so ugly.
Of course, even if the current batch is not dirty money, the personal and material evidence he has collected in the past two days is enough to convict the Camorra family.
Faced with David's questioning, Ricker and others remained livid and said nothing.
And David was not going to talk nonsense, he waved his hand directly and said: "Take it back!"
......
After returning to the western suburbs branch, David first brought Keanu Lewis over and asked them to step up the work of organizing the Camorra family's evidence chain.
In addition, he sent someone to the city bureau to discuss the time for the court session.
Half an hour later, Ariel opened the door and walked in, and said: "Director, Mayor Gritzer is here and said he wants to talk to you."
"Grize Mayor Ritzer? "
David was startled. This name was not unfamiliar to him. He was the mayor of Los Angeles. He was coming to find him... Could it be because of the Camorra family's affairs?
It's possible!
The Camorra family is deeply rooted in Los Angeles, and there are countless dignitaries involved with him. And these people, such as Mayor Gritzer who came to the door now, may be afraid that this family will be implicated. This is also normal when it comes to yourself.
After all, the other party is the mayor of Los Angeles, and Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States, so the mayor can be regarded as the number one figure in American politics, and he has to give him some face.
Thinking of this, David said: "Then bring him over."
Five or six minutes later, there was a knock on the office door, followed by a strategist who was over fifty years old. The pale man walked in. When he saw David, he smiled and stretched out his right hand and said, "Director David, I know you are busy with official duties, so I didn't disturb you, right?"
"Mayor Gritzer came to visit me personally. No matter how busy I am, I still have to take some time."
Gritzer smiled and replied: "I've wanted to come and see you for a long time. Director David, I'm sorry. It's just that I have been busy with official duties before, so it has been delayed until now, but what I want to say is that I need to thank you on behalf of the more than 4 million citizens of Los Angeles."
"Thank me? "
"Yes, you see, you have already collected more than one billion US dollars in tax revenue, and this is just the beginning. With your ability, Director David, the next tax revenue may be even greater. A steady stream of money is coming in, and with this money, our finances in Los Angeles will not be so tight. The more than 4 million citizens of Los Angeles cannot thank you, Director David,”
In order to allow local governments to cooperate with the underworld. Therefore, when this bill was drafted, it was clearly stipulated that the taxes collected locally would give priority to local finances, so there is no logical problem with Glitzer's gratitude now.
But despite this, David still heard the compliment in the other party's words. The dignified mayor of Los Angeles seemed to be really afraid of being involved in the affairs of the Camorra family.
"Mayor Gritzer, you are serious about what you said. The General Administration of Washington transferred me here just to collect taxes. This is just my job, so there is no need to say thank you."
Gritzer nodded slightly and changed the topic: "Oh, by the way, Director David, just now, I heard that you arrested someone from the Camorra family?"
"Gritz Mayor Ritzer is quite well informed. Yes, he was captured.”
“The fighter jets have been dispatched. If I, the mayor, don’t know, then there is no need to do it. Oh, by the way. , this family...how do you, the IRS, plan to deal with it? "Yes, the reason why Gritzer came to the western suburbs branch in person this time was because he was afraid of being implicated by the Camorra family.
After all, when David was in Nevada, he had a precedent of sending local city hall officials to jail.
If this happens here in Los Angeles, then although he may not necessarily fall as mayor, his career will definitely be affected.
"This family is involved in a large amount of tax evasion. At present, our evidence chain is almost ready. If nothing else happens, it will be sent to court tomorrow."
"Tomorrow it will be Sent to court..."
In the past two days, the Western Suburban Branch has been arresting people related to the Camorra family. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that David is going to take action against the Camorra family, but the court will be held tomorrow. This is beyond Glitzer's expectation. Anticipate.
After a long look, he said insinuatingly: "Director David, since you said you have a chain of evidence, it seems that the Camorra family is really a tax evader. I have to say that this family The disguise was so good before that many people were deceived by them. What are you going to do with these deceived people... Director David?"
David showed a playful smile and asked. Said: "Mayor Gritzer, how do you want our western suburbs branch to deal with it?"
"I...?"
Gritzer showed a hint of guilt, but soon He covered it up and replied: "That's what I think, Director David, you don't have to be soft when dealing with these tax evaders and criminals, but Los Angeles is an international metropolis after all, and its positive image must not be damaged. What do you think?" ?”
What he is actually saying is that criminals like the Camorra family and other criminals can be dealt with however they want. Anyway, which city does not have criminals?
But for officials like them, they cannot treat them like criminals, because once they are dealt with publicly, it will hit the positive image of the official and cause the image of the city to also deteriorate. Followed by shame.
David naturally understood, and he replied: "I agree with you, Mayor Gritzer!"
"You agree too?"
Ge Rize was stunned. He had already gotten to know David through various channels. He knew that David was a very difficult boss, but how could he become so easy to talk to now?
To say that David couldn't find any evidence of collusion between the Camorra family and their officials in the city hall, he certainly didn't believe it.
“Yes, Mayor Glitzer, I have checked on the Camorra family. They do involve many powerful people, but for the sake of the city’s image, I don’t think it should be expanded. "
If it were in the past, David would not be so easy to talk to, but now the situation he is facing is not good.
In the past, congressmen like Pieps were making trouble to attack the black tax bill, and later, the film companies headed by Disney were adding fuel to the fire, and the criminals were also watching.
Under such a situation, there is no need for him to offend a city hall for that tax revenue.
If all the corrupt officials in the Los Angeles City Hall had their taxes collected, it would probably not be enough to equal the amount paid by the eight major film companies.
Now that you are selling a favor to Gritzer, the city hall may not reciprocate the favor in the future, but at least it will definitely not stab him in the back. Why not do it?
At this time, Gritzer was so excited that he wanted to hold David's hand and shout "Bosom friend"!
After a long while, he calmed down and seemed to think of something again, and asked: "Since Director David, you also think it should not be expanded, then... these people need to be involved in paying taxes or filing. Are you waiting for work?”
“It is definitely necessary for the procedure, but as you know, our Xijiao Branch has been a little busy recently, so we should postpone it later...”
Hearing this, Glitzer was even more delighted. Paying taxes to the Western Suburbs Bureau was nothing, but joining the file would be like a thorn in the heart for any of them, and now he could see Come out, David is obviously trying to show off his dignity.
He was also very sensible and immediately took out a business card from his pocket and put it on the table: "In that case, I would like to thank Director David on behalf of these people. This is my private number. If you need anything in the future, just give me a message.”
“Definitely.”
After the Camorra family was arrested by the Western Suburban Bureau, many officials in Los Angeles, especially the City Hall. They began to panic, but fortunately after Glitzer brought back the results of the conversation, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Because the incident of fighter jets intercepting the tax evaders' special plane was so shocking, the whole night in the streets of Los Angeles and on social media, the popularity of this matter remained high.
The next morning, in the major morning newspapers in the United States, the news that the IRS dispatched fighter jets yesterday occupied the front page of the mainstream media again.
[Wall Street Journal: Unprecedented, the IRS dispatches fighter planes to intercept tax evaders! 】
[Washington Post: Tax evaders fled, and the IRS dispatched F22F35 fighter jets to intercept them. Unbelievable! 】
[Los Angeles Times: According to the last armed action by Indian tribes, the IRS has another moment to ‘show off its skills’! 】
Western suburbs branch, in the director’s office.
David was holding coffee in one hand and a newspaper in the other, looking at the major morning newspapers describing their actions yesterday with a satisfied expression on his face.
Soon after, there was a knock on the office door, and Keanu walked in and said: "The chain of evidence against the Camorra family has been completed."
"Then let's go out."
“Okay.”
After Keanu left, David took out his mobile phone, dialed Donald’s number, and said: “Deputy Director Donald, I have something to tell you. Let’s discuss it.”
"What's the matter?"
"In this court hearing, I would like to invite several media to live broadcast."
"What is the reason?"
"That's it. ..."
In order to avoid causing controversy, the IRS's court hearings have always been closed, but this time it was different. He attacked the Camorra family mainly to frighten the leaders of criminal groups in various regions across the country. , let them not support the abolition of the black tax bill.
Inviting the media to live broadcast of the trial will allow criminals across the country to see the Camorra family's angry and desperate appearance in the court. Only in this way can the maximum deterrent effect be achieved on this group of people.
(End of this chapter)